Dissipa (en. Dissipated)

/di.si.pa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
verb
Gradually make something disappear.
He dissipated his doubts over time.
Il a dissipé ses doutes au fil du temps.
Eliminate or significantly reduce.
The heat dissipated by the radiator is essential for comfort.
La chaleur dissipée par le radiateur est essentielle pour le confort.
Scatter or dissolve in an environment.
The fog cleared to reveal the landscape.
La brume s'est dissipée pour révéler le paysage.

Etymology

From Latin 'dissipare', meaning 'to disperse' or 'to scatter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dissipate fears
Eliminate worries or problems.
dissiper les craintes
dissipate anxiety
Bring calm and serenity to concerns.
dissiper l'angoisse
dissipate doubts
Make a situation clearer or more understandable.
dissiper les doutes

Related Words

dissipator
Device that dissipates heat.
dissipateur
dissipation
Process of dispersion of energy or matter.
dissipation
solvent
Substance that dissolves another substance.
dissolvant

Slang Meanings

Not concentrating and letting opportunities slip away.
He really dissipated his chance of success like that.
Il a vraiment dissipé sa chance de réussir comme ça.
Smoking or using drugs carelessly.
He spends his days dissipating.
Il passe ses journées à dissiper.